Tree Climber

Arbor Masters; Parkville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) match

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Certifications

Job summary

Arbor Masters is seeking a Tree Climber to join our team. You will operate heavy equipment, perform pruning and removals, and work at heights with rope and saddle techniques. The role involves rigging, site assessments, and communicating with homeowners to explain services. We offer training, safety-focused culture, and competitive pay.

Join a family-owned firm expanding across branches and contribute to safe, efficient tree care and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years rope and saddle climbing experience including knots for roping and rigging
• Basic knowledge of tree pruning and removal techniques
• Ability to work at heights above 10 feet
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs regularly

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as bucket trucks and clippers
• Repair, sharpen and maintain equipment and tools
• Perform basic felling and rigging with aerial rigging
• Load, maintain and fuel trucks; ensure equipment is in good condition
• Assist in job zoning and safety PPE prep
• Conduct tree risk and site assessments; communicate with homeowners
• Assist in debris cleanup at job completion

Skills

Rope and saddle climbing

Team player

Safety awareness

Heavy equipment operation

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Bucket/claw trucks

Chipper operation

Rigging equipment

Job description

Arbor Masters is committed to nurturing a culturally inclusive environment that hires, trains, and promotes regardless of race, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, veteran status, or any other protected class. We will always cultivate an environment that celebrates differences in our teams at all Arbor Masters branches. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce results in better decision‑making, faster and more innovative problem solving, and creates a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Why work at Arbor Masters?

Arbor Masters is a third‑generation, family‑owned business, specializing in all areas of tree service and plant care. We love our industry, our work family, and making sure our customers are satisfied by approaching our work with high‑level standards for safety and excellence. We are putting down new roots and expanding the family business. We are currently looking to add a Tree Climberto our team of experts. As a Tree Climber, you will participate in all aspects of tree work, including tree pruning and removals.

Your future at Arbor Masters:

When you join the Arbor Masters team, you are joining our work family. We want to see our work family continually grow and succeed. This is not just a job; it is a career path! We will equip you with all the experience and training necessary to grow and advance in the company. The opportunity is all yours and what you want to make of it!

As a Tree Climber, you would be responsible for:

• Operating heavy equipment, hand, and power equipment, such as bucket trucks, brush trucks, claw trucks, chippers, pole saws, pruning saws, pole pruners, power pole saws, and chainsaws.
• Repairing, sharpening, and maintaining equipment and tools
• Performing basic felling and rigging, along with aerial rigging over obstacles
• Ensuring all appropriate tools, supplies, and materials are loaded on truck, well maintained and accounted for, along with ensuring equipment is inspected and prepared with fuel and fluids
• Performing job briefing and assisting Crew Leader in work zone set‑up and utilizing safety PPE
• Completing tree risk assessment and job site assessment, along with communicating with homeowners about services Arbor Masters offers, and performing pre‑ and post‑job walk‑throughs
• Communicating verbally and visually with all members of the crew
• Assisting in debris cleanup at job completion

Requirements:

• Must be a team player with a positive attitude!
• Must have a valid driver’s license and possess a class C driver’s license
• CDL class A or class B License with airbrake endorsement is preferred, but not required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Minimum of 2-3 year rope and saddle climbing experience including knowledge of various knots used in roping and technical rigging
• Must have basic knowledge of proper tree pruning and removal techniques
• Ability to work effectively at heights above 10 feet
• Ability to complete labor‑intensive outdoor work with exposure to a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to navigate uneven terrain, stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, and lift in excess of 50lbs on a regular basis
• Experience operating bucket or claw trucks preferred
• Cabling and bracing skills preferred

In addition to offering compensation in the top 25% of the market, our employee benefits package includes:

• Medical Planeffective 60 days following start date
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) (50% Company Match up to 4%/2%)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability (100% Company Paid)
• $25k AD&D Insurance (100% Company Paid)
• Employee Assistance Program (100% Company Paid)
• Six (6) Paid Holidays
• Professional certification and registration renewals